Questions about financing and in general about trailers.

Food grade- no holes, leaks or odors, sometimes no fiberglass roofs. Holes in wood panels are suspect to insects to some shippers. Wabash $32000 and up Thea’s days. Everyone I’ve talked to with a Utility aren’t happy at all with them. Built cheaply I’ve heard. Rates? Shop around, never know “ new” rates should be lower than “used”. Maybe get a special. Check around, paccar finance, never know what promotion you may find for new equipment. First place to check is Dealer your purchasing from.Sometimes having financing in place, and making a “ cash” deal is better. As Dealers are in bed with lenders, routinely getting kickbacks. Commonly adding .25% or more to rate at last minute. That’s the game they all play. Legal and all in the fine print.

 

Whatever trailer you decide on I would definitely look into the Smarttruck system. Thy may even offer it right from the factory.Smart Truck Aerodynamic Products

 

Just got a new Wabash two weeks ago.

It was $31,400 delivered to my location from Lafayette IN.

 

Tier 1, air ride, swing door, alum roof, side skirts, galv rear frame.

Fleetco is in Nashville. I got mine from Memphis agent - cash purchase.

 

What’s the difference between tier 1 and tier 2...?

 

My 2019 Wabash trailer has everything you mentioned along with the tire inflation system and stainless rear doors. Also has swivel glad hands, vents front and back, steps up to vent in front, paperwork holder on front, tire carrier under trailer, and surelock door handles on the back. Price $32,500

I financed through my local bank at 5.15% on 5 yrs.

Hope that helps.

Edit, it does have the further apart Logistics posts but has a reinforced floor with some extra beams.